Assessment of training needs of extension personnel in agricultural research institutes and agricultural development programme in Edo State, Nigeria.

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
KK Bolarinwa ◽  
MT Ajayi ◽  
RA Oyeyinka
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Research Institutes ◽  
Edo State ◽  
Extension Personnel

TECHNOLOGIES USING TELEPHONE APPLICATIONS IN EDO STATE, NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 434-441
Author(s):  
Margaret Koyenikan ◽  
I. S. Ohiomoba
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Field Extension ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Field Staff ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Edo State ◽  
Smart Agriculture ◽  
Field Workers

The global crisis in Climate Change (CC) requires Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Information and Technologies (CSAITs) to address it. Mobile Phone Applications (MPAs) among other ICTs could be veritable tools for enhancing job performance of field staff by facilitating their generation and dissemination of relevant information to adapt, cope with and mitigate the effects of CC. This study examined access and dissemination of CSAITs using MPAs by field staff in Edo State Agricultural Development Programme (ADP). Specifically, it described the socio-economic characteristics, access and dissemination of CSA-related information, use of MPAs for CSAITs and the constraints to usage of MPAs among field workers. Data were collected from the 120 field staff comprising 78 Field Extension Workers and 42 Enumerators of Edo State Agricultural Development Programme (ADP), Nigeria. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). Results show that 55.8% of respondents were males and 40.8% were between 41-50 years of age, 54.2% were HND/B.Sc holders and 50.8% had between 11-20years working experience. The CSAITs mostly accessed (≥50%) using MPAs include irrigation and “fadama” farming, weather forecasts and zero or minimal tillage and non-burning while CSAITs mostly disseminated include manure application, mulching, and timely harvesting. The MPAs used for CSA-related tasks include voice calls ( =2.78), Short Messaging Service (SMS) ( =2.53), calculators ( =2.46), camera ( =2.46) and emails ( =2.43). Constraints to using MPAs for CSAITs-related tasks included inadequate knowledge and skills in CSAITs ( =3.72) and in the use of many MPAs and 

scholarly journals Effect of Personality Types of Extension Personnel on their Job Performance in Rivers State Agricultural Development Programme.

1970 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-104
Author(s):  
MC Ijeoma ◽  
OM Adesope
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Personality Type ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Personality Types ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Extension Personnel

This research examined the effect of personality types of extension personnel on their job performance in Rivers State Agricultural Development Programme (RISADEP). Specifically, the study described the socio-demographic characteristics of respondents, identified the individual personality types of extension personnel in RISADEP, ascertained the job performance of extension personnel; determined whether a relationship exist between job performance and personality type of extension personnel and whether Socio-demographic characteristics affect job performance of extension personnel. Data collection was with the aid of a structured questionnaire administered to 63 extension personnel which was randomly selected from six area offices of which only 57 was useable for analysis. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage and correlation analysis. The findings of the study indicated that the level of job performance for each of the extension personnel sampled was rated above average with a mean performance of 71.39. The correlation analysis result showed that there is a significant relationship between job performance and personality type of extension personnel of 0.411 at 0.01level of significance, with more of the extension personnel with ESFJ (Extroverted feeling with sensing) (29.82%) personality type followed by ISFJ (Introverted sensing with feeling) (19.3%) and ENFJ (Extroverted feeling with intuiting) (12.28), ENFP (Extroverted intuiting with feeling), ENTP (Extroverted intuiting with thinking), ESTJ (Extroverted thinking with sensing) with (8.8%). Findings also revealed that socio-demographic characteristics do not significantly affect job performance of extension personnel except experience which had a positive and significant correlation of 0.276 at 0.05level of significance. It is therefore recommended among others that a personality test be conducted during recruitment of personnel to ensure that personnel with the right personality are employed and a constant appraisal of extension personnel job performance to make sure that they are up and doing.Key words: Extension personnel, Personality type and Job performance

INFLUENCE OF EXTENSION AGENTS PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS ON THEIR JOB PERFORMANCE IN EDO STATE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 231-235
Author(s):  
O. Omoregie ◽  
M. J. Koyenikan
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Edo State ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Area Data

The study examined the influence of the personal characteristics of extension agents in Edo State Agricultural Development Programme (ESADP) on their job performance. A well - structured questionnaire was used to collect information from fifty-three respondents, spread across the ADP blocks in the three agricultural zones in the study area. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square.  The findings of the study showed that majority of the respondents were male (66.0%) and married (94.3%). Majority (83%) had OND/NCE certificate and were relatively young (average age = 40 years) and experienced as extension agents (average = 14 years). The job performance of majority of the extension workers was rated high (58.5%). Also, Chi- square result showed that there was no significant association between the personal characteristics of the extension agents and their job performance. The study therefore suggests the need to examine organizational factors as crucial incentives needed to enhance the job performance of the workers in the study area

scholarly journals Level of Awareness of Open Access Electronic Resources by Scientists in Agricultural Research Institutes in Edo State, Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
pp. 110-118
Author(s):  
Okore N.E ◽  
Anaehobi E.S. ◽  
Haliru Y.U.
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Electronic Journals ◽  
Research Institutes ◽  
Edo State ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Study Questionnaire

Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the level of awareness of open access electronic resources (OAER) by scientists in agricultural research institutes in Edo State, South – South geopolitical zone of Nigeria.Methodology: Descriptive survey research design was adopted. One hundred and fifty research scientists in agricultural research institutes in Edo (70 from Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria and 80 from Nigerian Institute For Oil Palm Research) constituted the population for the study. Questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. Two research questions guided the study.Findings: The result of the study showed that scientists in agricultural research institutes in Edo state are fully aware of the existence of open access electronic resources but yet have greater access to traditional library materials than electronic journals and books for their research work.Implication: The study implies that the scientists though fully aware of existence of open access electronic resources but have challenges that compeled them to still access traditional library materials for their research work.Recommendation: It is recommended that the management of the two agricultural research institutes in Edo State should provide functional Internet facilities for the scientists and organize regular workshops and seminars aimed at informing their scientists on the relevance and use of open access electronic resources.

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